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The Willink School ~ Catering Tender

THE WILLINK SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2024 at 13:05

Tender

22 Nov 2023 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Willink School, based in Burghfield Common, is seeking catering services through a procurement tender process. The contract, valued at £1,390,000, covers the provision of catering services for 1,250 students and 217 staff members over a three-year period from August 2024 to July 2027. The tender, initiated as a selective procurement method with a Restricted procedure, aims to enhance the school's catering offerings with innovative food concepts. The deadline for submission is January 5, 2024, with the second stage involving a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 candidates progressing to the next stage.

This tender opportunity at The Willink School presents an attractive prospect for catering businesses specialising in school food services. Companies with a focus on creativity, quality, and sustainability in catering are well-suited to compete. The School prioritises value for money but emphasises that the lowest price may not be the determining factor in supplier selection. This opportunity allows businesses to contribute to enriching the dining experience for students and staff, aligning with the school's commitment to exceptional education and culinary excellence.

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Notice Title

The Willink School ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The Willink, based in Burghfield Common, is a vibrant community school for over 1,200 students aged 11-18.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading, and Wokingham. Our broad and balanced curriculum has a strong international flavour, tailored to cultivate a global mindset in our students. Rooted in our heritage as a Language College, we teach four foreign languages which fosters linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding. Exceptional academic outcomes position us among Berkshire's top ten non-selective schools, reflecting our commitment to educational excellence. As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1250 students on roll and 217 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 01 August 2024 to 31 July 2027 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with The Willink for the duration of this contract. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Please see SQ Document for more information. Additional information: This contract has already been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017437-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,390,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,032,104 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WILLINK SCHOOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1276673880

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 3XJ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Burghfield & Mortimer
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISON CATERING SERVICES

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